BA Screen Acting and Film Production
About this course
BA (Hons) Screen Acting and Film Production is an undergraduate degree combining practical training in performance with technical filmmaking and media production. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. The course culminates in a Final Creative Project. The first year covers foundational skills through Poetry Film, Digital Film Operations, Writing The Short Film, Introduction to the Art of Acting, Introduction to Film Studies, and Screen Acting Introduction: History & Practice. The second year introduces character work, direction, and specialized production methods via The Devising Actor, Directing for Actors, Short Filmmaking, Writing the TV Bible, Production Management, MoCap Dynamic Performance, Action Performance 1: Weaponry and Combat, Short Drama, Writing the TV Script, and Lighting (Film/TV). The final year focuses on professional preparation and advanced performance with Audition Practice for Actors and Directors, Action Performance 02 – Driving, Climbing & Horse Riding, The Audio Actor, Facial Performance for Motion Capture, and Preparation for Acting Careers.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical. A level: BCC IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 48%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 64 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 8%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 25%
- South East: 59%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Poetry Film
- Digital Film Operations
- Writing The Short Film
- Introduction to the Art of Acting
- Introduction to Film Studies
- Screen Acting Introduction: History & Practice
- The Devising Actor
- Directing for Actors
- Short Filmmaking
- Writing the TV Bible
- Production Management
- MoCap Dynamic Performance
- Action Performance 1: Weaponry and Combat
- Short Drama
- Writing the TV Script
- Lighting (Film/TV)
- Audition Practice for Actors and Directors
- Action Performance 02 – Driving, Climbing & Horse Riding
- The Audio Actor
- Facial Performance for Motion Capture
- Preparation for Acting Careers
- Final Creative Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Screen Acting and Film Production at University of Chichester earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Screen Acting and Film Production at University of Chichester do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Screen Acting and Film Production at University of Chichester?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Screen Acting and Film Production at University of Chichester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Screen Acting and Film Production at University of Chichester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.